Oxbow Calcining

Project Engineer

Port Arthur, TX

$75,000-$95,000

About This Job

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Founded in 1983 by principal shareholder William I. Koch, Oxbow is one of the world's largest recyclers of refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida with approximately 950 employees operating from more than 30 locations in 14 countries worldwide. Oxbow is a world leader in the production and distribution of calcined petroleum coke and the distribution of fuel grade petroleum coke. Oxbow also provides bulk storage and handling for petroleum coke and other commodities. Oxbow’s scale, expertise and leading market positions have allowed it to create a powerful global sourcing platform with superior market intelligence and longstanding relationships with many of its key suppliers and customers. Oxbow’s products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products, including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries.

Essential Job Duties

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Prepare and execute projects that improve safety, reliability, and operations of the Plant.

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Focus on projects related to design, construction, maintenance, and sustainability of the facilities.

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Lead and/or assist in all phases of engineering, including technical support for Production and Maintenance activities of major process and auxiliary equipment.

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Monitor performance and execute daily tasks to optimize the availability, efficiency, and utilization of process equipment at the lowest life cycle cost.

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Support Capital and Expense projects using reliability, maintenance, cost centered approaches.

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Resolve technical problems, initiate corrective action, develop maintenance practices, and recommend solutions to issues related to costs, benefits, and risks.

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Work with project engineers, crafts people, contractors, vendors, project coordinators, safety, and environmental personnel to solve problems, drive schedule and meet project goals.

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Understand the design and operation of the Plant’s equipment.

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Emphasize communication and build trust with the other departments, both internal and external to the company to reduce misunderstandings, design revisions, omissions, and errors.

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Maintain continued interaction with the contractor(s) throughout an entire project, including advising of status and identifying overall effects of potential modifications keeping in mind the project’s objectives.

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Overseeing project safety, quality, and installation requirements while executing work in accordance with Oxbow policies and procedures.

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Maintain active communication interfaces with Leadership for Progress and Management of Change programs.

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Establishing capital estimates, cash flow forecasts, and integrated schedules.

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Working with plant personnel to develop new project ideas from inception to execution to operation including justifying project costs to upper management and securing funding.

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Defining engineering and project execution strategies and ensuring effective use of contractors and resources.

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Implementing and managing processes to control project scope, expenditures, and schedule per plan.

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Ensuring that all project documentation is completed, archived, and complies with Oxbow Corporate, Plant, and records information management requirements.

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Assist in Plant’s Safety and Environmental Programs.

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All other duties that may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Communicates clearly and conciselyin a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.

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Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant.

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Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.

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Leadership skills to direct team efforts for projects.

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Ability to work with minimal supervisory guidance.

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Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint including but not limited to creating charts, formatting cells/formulas, creating presentations and reports.

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The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a time-sensitive fast paced environment.

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The ability to prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines.

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The ability to motivate, influence and drive good business decisions forward while working with a diverse group.

Education and Experience

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A bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering field.

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Significant and provable engineering experience is preferred.

Physical and Other Requirements

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Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.

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Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.

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Wear personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots and hearing protection)

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Self-starter.

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Willingness to obtain required training.

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Will work indoors, outdoors, and harsh environments.

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Must be able to travel as needed.

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Must be able to enter and move about in confined spaces and wear personnel protective equipment.

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Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

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Ability to work at heights.

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Able to move and lift 35lbs.

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Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for extended periods of time.

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Must be willing to work periods of more than 8 hours and seven days a week when needed.

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Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with a high level of integrity and in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with Company Policies.

Oxbow offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Oxbow is an EOE/ADA employe.

Project Engineer

About This Job

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Essential Job Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education and Experience

Physical and Other Requirements

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